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HUM 103
Heritage of India and Tibet
HUM 103 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course is an introduction to the religious and
philosophical thought and the literature of the Indian
subcontinent. Readings in Hinduism and Buddhism, some
Sanskrit plays and epics, and a few modern Indian novels are
studied. We will also look at Western writers who have been
influenced by these traditions. A central preoccupation
will be with questions about the nature of the self.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from the VEDAS, BRAHMANAS, and
UPANISHADS
THE BHAGAVADGITA
Early Buddhist writings
Tibetan Buddhist writings, including THE BOOK OF THE DEAD
Markandaya, NECTAR IN A SIEVE
Narayan, THE GUIDE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three or four papers. No
final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Miel, J
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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